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american tax number

Hello,


my name is Maitri Hillebrecht, I am a new member in this community and I would appreciate some help.


My question today is: I am german citizen and Apple is asking me for an american tax number.

I have got an international tax number (VAT) and I am living in Germany.

My app and my book is going to be sold worldwide.


Thanks for answering.


Kind regards


Maitri


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Posted on Jul 9, 2012 5:32 AM

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Jul 9, 2012 6:20 AM in response to Maitri Hillebrecht

How to sign up for a paid books account if you are not a US citizen:


See this FAQ.


You will need an EIN from the IRS/US Govt., which you can obtain over the phone. If you attempt to publish as a company with Apple, you will be expected to show proof. Scan the relevant documents and send to Apple per their instructions.


Know that at this time, there are 32 stores are available for publishing/distribution, basically US, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe.

Jul 9, 2012 7:17 AM in response to K T

Dear KT,


first thanks for answering!


why do I need an american tax number living in Germany / Europe?


And how can I get it on the phone????​​


Especially publishing in USA is not very interesting for me at the moment, because my book is not translated in English still, it is written in German and Spanish!


I am not a company, just a single developer and mostly author!


Kind regards,


Maitri

Jul 16, 2012 6:49 AM in response to MichiHenning

Great Michi, thanks! Another question:

it says:


The following error(s) occurred:

The iTunes Store account entered has already applied to distribute content on the iBookstore. To continue with this application, you must enter a different iTunes account


I have two i Tunes accounts.


So do I have an account now? And how can I use it?

Apple is veryfying my tax number now, so I might wait for this.


Kind regards from Maitri

american tax number

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